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Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Wei Qiu Lab

Job description

Job Title:

Position Title:

Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) - Dr. Wei Qiu Lab

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Location Code:

Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A)

Department Name:

DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oncology laboratory research under the direction of Dr. Wei Qiu. The
successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research using cells and mouse models to study the molecular mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis and resistance of current therapeutics for liver cancer. The successful candidate will be expected to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at national meetings.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications: motivated candidates with a doctoral degree and first-author publications; experience with molecular cloning, cancer biology, and mouse experiments, especially intravenous injection is preferred; strong communication skills, both orally and written; research experience with tissue culture, transfection, RNAi, CRISPR/Cas9, molecular cloning, retrovirus and/lentivirus production, real-time PCR, RT-PCR, co-immunoprecipitation, western blotting, IHC, and fluorescence microscopy.

Physical Demands:

Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions:

Lighting, Ventilation, Odors, Animals, Irregular Hours

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Motivated candidates should have a doctoral degree and first-author publications; experience with molecular cloning, cancer biology, and mouse experiments, especially intravenous injection is preferred; strong communication skills, both oral and written; research experience with tissue culture, transfection, RNAi, CRISPR/Cas9, molecular cloning, retrovirus and/lentivirus production, real-time PCR, RT-PCR, co-immunoprecipitation, western blotting, IHC, and fluorescence microscopy.

Open Date:

01/01/2021

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/14823

Job Number:

8550252

Organizational Location:

HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Number of Vacancies:

Desired Start Date:

02/01/2021

Open Until Filled: